Mike McFadden on Gun Control

Expand background checks; close gun show loophole

While describing himself as a strong believer in gun rights, McFadden also said he could vote for widening background checks for gun purchases.

"It does bother me that someone who couldn't pass a background check at
Walmart could then go right down to a gun show and buy a gun," McFadden said. "So I would consider expanded background checks, specifically closing that gun show loophole."

Open to looking at expanding background checks

Q: The Senate voted down expanding background checks on gun purchases. Would you support that?

A: I'm a strong believer in the Second Amendment, and the right to bear arms. It does concern me that someone that's not allowed
to buy a gun at Wal-Mart because they didn't pass a background check is allowed to go and purchase one at a gun show. I would be open to looking at expanding background checks.